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Reuters
11 hours ago
- Business
- Reuters
California court system adopts rule on AI use
July 18 (Reuters) - California on Friday became the largest U.S. state court system to embrace policies governing the use of generative artificial intelligence by judges and court employees. California courts that do not ban generative AI outright must develop AI-related regulations by September 1 under a rule adopted by the California Judicial Council, the policy-making body for the state's court system. The rule, opens new tab was developed by an artificial intelligence task force established by Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero in 2024. Courts that allow generative AI in court-related work may adopt a model AI policy already released by the task force in February or modify it to address their specific goals by September. The rule 'strikes the best balance between uniformity and flexibility,' task force chair and state appellate judge Brad Hill told the council on Friday. Each court's AI policy must address the 'confidentiality, privacy, bias, safety, and security risks posed by generative AI systems," according to the task force's report on the proposal. The policies must also address the 'supervision, accountability, transparency, and compliance when using those systems.' The court policies must prohibit entering confidential information into public generative AI systems, prohibit unlawful discrimination through AI programs, and require court staff and judicial officers to 'take reasonable steps to verify the accuracy of the material.' Staff and judicial officers would also have to disclose their use of AI if the final version of any written, visual, or audio work provided to the public was generated entirely by AI. Hill said the task force did not want a rule that specified how courts can and cannot use generative AI because the technology is evolving quickly. California has the nation's largest state court system with five million cases, 65 courts, and approximately 1,800 judges. A number of other state have already adopted generative AI rules or policies, including Illinois, Delaware, and Arizona. New York, Georgia, and Connecticut are among the states currently assessing the use of generative AI within their courts. Read more: Illinois top court say judges and lawyers can use AI, with limits California court system to decide on AI rule
Globe and Mail
15 hours ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Rosenberg Research: The investor's guide to AI - and how to profit from its next chapter
Globe editors have posted this research report with permission of Rosenberg Research. This should not be construed as an endorsement of the report's recommendations. For more on The Globe's disclaimers please read here. The following is excerpted from the report: In this Special Report, we identify and wade through the far-reaching impacts that Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) will exert across the overall economy, a wide swath of industries, and various asset classes. As well, we discuss investing opportunities and potential risks. An appendix on A.I. models, technologies, and infrastructure is included at the end for interested readers. There are, indeed, many risks to contemplate. But so long as they can be identified, they won't end up falling in the Rumsfeldian bucket of 'unknown unknowns' — rather, they become calculated risks that can be priced out before any investment decisions are made. Risks must always be calculated, not avoided — especially in the realm of generative A.I. with all its complexities and ramifications across the markets, economy, and society at large. This is otherwise known as risk management, and that is a key aspect addressed in this report. Knowledge, after all, is power, and this report serves as a guide for making educated and well-informed decisions. Yet, as extensive as it is, the topics covered are by no means exhaustive, and we welcome any thoughts or suggestions from our readership regarding further development of the storyline. Overall, it appears to be full steam ahead for investors with long time horizons. With 'The Next Generation' being the central thesis, how apropos to quote the great Captain Picard: 'Engage!' Those investors who missed out on the first chapter of this A.I. story will be comforted to know that many more chapters are on the way, and they can look forward to more significant opportunities ahead. The multiplier effects from the steam engine, the cotton gin, the railway, electricity, automobiles, and the internet lasted many years and spawned numerous profitable investments. Read the full report here. To request a subscription to Rosenberg Research, fill out this form
New York Times
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Generative A.I. Destroys a Building in Its Netflix Debut
To make a building collapse in Buenos Aires, Netflix creators turned to generative artificial intelligence for the first time onscreen. Ted Sarandos, one of Netflix's chief executives, said during the company's second-quarter earnings call on Thursday that the technology was a strong tool for creators and was accompanied by 'real people doing real work.' 'We remain convinced that A.I. represents an incredible opportunity to help creators make films and series better, not just cheaper,' Sarandos said. But for 'The Eternaut,' an Argentine show that incorporated the A.I. work, the decision also came with significant savings. The cost of creating a similar scene with traditional visual effects would not have been feasible within the show's budget, Sarandos said. The use of A.I., he said, allowed creators to complete the scene 10 times as quickly. 'The Eternaut,' a six-episode series adapted from a science fiction comic, debuted on April 30. In the series, the rare snow descending on Buenos Aires turns out to be fatal, killing anyone who comes into contact with the snowflakes. One survivor becomes determined to battle this threat, and others. The use of A.I. in movie and television production was a main concern in Hollywood in 2023, when SAG-AFTRA, the union representing tens of thousands of actors, went on strike for 118 days. The contract it reached included a specific provision about the use of A.I., guaranteeing that the technology would not be used to create digital replicas of actors' likeness without compensation or approval. While 'The Eternaut' is the first use of generative A.I. onscreen, Netflix is also considering how to integrate the technology into other areas like member experience. Gregory Peters, one of the company's chief executives, said during the earnings call that there was 'tremendous room and opportunity' for the use of new generative technology in personalization and recommendations. Netflix exceeded Wall Street's forecasts for the second quarter, earning $11.1 billion in revenue and $3.1 billion in net income. The most-watched film during that period was 'Back in Action' starring Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx, and the British drama 'Adolescence' was the most-watched television show.
The Verge
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Verge
Netflix admits it used generative AI in a big sci-fi hit to cut costs
Netflix used generative AI to create a scene in the Argentinian sci-fi series The Eternaut — a first for one of the streamer's original shows or films. During an earnings call on Thursday, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said the use of AI was faster than using traditional visual effects tools and helped cut costs. 'That VFX sequence was completed 10 times faster than it could have been completed with traditional VFX tools and workflows,' Sarandos said during the call. 'Also, the cost of it just wouldn't have been feasible for a show in that budget.' Sarandos said the creative team behind The Eternaut used AI to generate a scene of a building collapsing in Buenos Aires. 'We remain convinced that AI represents an incredible opportunity to help creators make films and series better, not just cheaper,' Sarandos added. In May, the streaming service revealed a new AI-powered search feature on mobile that lets users find shows or movies using conversational phrases, like 'something funny and upbeat,' or 'stories about dancers.' Netflix also said it will use AI to blend ad breaks with the platform's shows and movies — for example, allowing advertisers to display their product in front of a Stranger Things-inspired background.
Yahoo
17 hours ago
- Yahoo
DuckDuckGo now lets you hide AI-generated images in search results
Privacy-focused browser DuckDuckGo is rolling out a new setting that lets users filter out AI images in search results. The company says it's launching the feature in response to feedback from users who said AI images can get in the way of finding what they're looking for. Users can access the new setting by conducting a search on DuckDuckGo and heading to the Images tab. From there, they will see a new dropdown menu titled 'AI images.' Users can then choose whether or not they want to see AI content by selecting 'show' or 'hide.' Users can also turn on the filter in their search settings by tapping the 'Hide AI-Generated Images' option. DuckDuckGo's new feature comes as the internet is being flooded with AI 'slop,' which refers to low-quality media content made using generative AI technology. 'The filter relies on manually curated open-source blocklists, including the 'nuclear' list, provided by uBlockOrigin and uBlacklist Huge AI Blocklist,' DuckDuckGo said in a post on X. 'While it won't catch 100% of AI-generated results, it will greatly reduce the number of AI-generated images you see.' DuckDuckGo says it plans on adding additional filters in the future, but didn't provide specifics. It's worth noting that DuckDuckGo's example for the new feature depicts an image search for a baby peacock, likely in reference to Google facing controversy last year for showing more AI-generated images of baby peacocks rather than real-life images when conducting an image search for the bird.
